Being diagnosed with heart disease or undergoing heart surgery and then subsequently adopting a number of lifestyle changes is often stressful on the patient. Cardiac rehab will also help the individual to cope better. For individuals who have suffered a heart attack or any cardiovascular disease, Cardiac Rehabilitation will prove immensely beneficial to improve heart health and function. Like any rehabilitation program Cardiac Rehab is also a lengthy process that needs dedication and commitment...
Read MoreIt has been found that a man's coping mechanism in the face of stressful events is less adaptive, increasing their risk for heart disease. That being said, fewer women than men survive their first heart attack. There are some conditions that only affect men, and some that impact only women. Heart disease is not a gender specific condition. Worldwide, millions of people are diagnosed with heart disease irrespective of gender. The difference lies in...
Read MoreIf you notice someone clutching their chest or breathing heavily, or if they drop to the floor unconscious, it's most likely that they have had a sudden cardiac arrest. Sudden Cardiac Arrest as the name suggests, happens quite suddenly giving the person little time to even call for help. However, if you are alert to changes in your body, you just might be able to recognise the signs and help yourself. Timing is everything....
Read MoreUnfortunately most patients with atherosclerosis don't even know they have it until the atheroma causes a heart attack or a stroke. This makes it important to check with your primary health provider about being screened for the condition. Q:WHAT IS AN ATHEROMA? Ans:The build-up of plaque in arteries is called atheroma. Fat, cholesterol, calcium, connective tissue, and inflammatory cells are amongst the materials that deposit inside arteries and over time form an...
Read MoreFollowing fad diets that help you shed too much weight too soon can lead to heart disease. A certified nutritionist will help customize a diet best suited to you. You can't see it, and you rarely even feel its presence but you know it's there. Beating for you. Caught up with day-to-day activities and routines, we often tend to overlook Cardiac Health up until a lightening pain runs across our chest and we wonder...
Read MoreLife after a heart attack will involve a considerable number of changes, and if this is affecting your mental health going for therapy will help cope. Q:What is the most common type of heart disease? Dr:That would be Coronary Artery disease which occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the heart narrow or harden from the build-up of plaque. This lowers the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart and puts more...
Read MoreCongestive Heart Failure is a chronic condition which means one will require life-long medical management to keep a check on the functioning of the heart The heart is composed of four chambers, the upper two are called the atria and the lower two are the ventricles. The right atrium and ventricle receive deoxygenated blood return through veins. They pump to lungs, and after oxygenation reach left atrium, ventricle and is pumped throughout the body....
Read MoreHeart Stenting is not a cure for heart disease. The doctor is sure to suggest certain life-style changes such as maintaining healthy Cholesterol Levels, quit smoking and regular exercise to prevent further complications. No matter how one flexes his biceps or shows-off wash-board abs, the most important muscle in the human body is the HEART. Keep the heart healthy and stay fit for life! A healthy mix of exercise and nutrition rich food...
Read More
#1, Radial Road, Pallikaranai,
Chennai – 600 100, Tamil Nadu, India
+91 - 44 - 66 300 300 | 71 200 200
CIN# U85110TN2004PTC054715